Man Beaten to Death Over Suspected Goat Theft in Nansana

What the report says

Emmanuel Lidu, also known as Kolokota, died after being assaulted by residents in Bubbaale Village, Gombe Division, Nansana Municipality, in an incident linked to suspected goat theft, according to Nile Post. The report says he was found with three goats believed to have been taken from a neighbour, and a crowd allegedly attacked him before he was taken to police in critical condition.

His family has rejected the theft accusation and says he was wrongly targeted. Lidu’s mother, Basirika Kasifa, described him as a hardworking young man and urged police to investigate his death. Residents and family members later staged a protest at Bubbaale Trading Centre, demanding justice and questioning how the assault was handled. The article also says another man, Marvin Byakatonda, was arrested over suspected involvement in the alleged theft.

Nile Post reported that Lidu was moved from the police station to Jokassy Hospital in Matugga, where he later died from severe injuries. A medical worker at the hospital confirmed he arrived in very poor condition. Local chairperson Bbosa Mugagga condemned the killing and urged residents to let police handle suspected crimes rather than using mob violence.

Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire said investigations had begun. The case has renewed concern about mob justice in Uganda, where suspects are sometimes attacked before their cases can be examined through formal legal channels.